Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Cooperation and Purchase Agreement, License Agreement, and Bill of Sale with Ohio Power Company (“AEP Ohio”), an Ohio corporation for the development, construction, and demonstration of a distributed energy resources (DER) technology micro-grid project (the “Project”) to serve the City’s Tussing Booster Station located at 3515 Hines Road in Pickerington, Ohio; appropriate up to $50,000 for the purchase of the energy storage system (BESS) and ground mounted solar photovoltaic system (solar PV) which are components of the Project; and waive Section 329 requirements of the Columbus City Code.
SUPPLIER: Ohio Power Company dba American Electric Power (AEP), DAX Vendor #006032, EIN #31-4271000, Expires February 6, 2021.
Ohio Power Company dba American Electric Power (AEP) does not hold MBE / FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: AEP Ohio will provide the City a rebate up to 95% to cover the majority of the BESS and solar PV systems in accordance with the stipulation and agreement (Case No. 16-1853-EL-AAM). The estimated total cost of the Project is $1.2 million of which the City will pay up to $50,000 to purchase the BESS and solar PV.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The expected demonstration period for the project is February 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022. This Project will be conducted in accordance with the stipulation and agreement (Case No. 16-1853-EL-AAM). In order to begin the demonstration period of the project in February 1, 2021 it is necessary to declare an emergency and legislate for the City’s portion of the Project funds to expedite Project development, construction, and demonstration.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Cooperation and Purchase Agreement, License Agreement, and Bill of Sale with the Ohio Power Company (“AEP Ohio”) and expenditure up to $50,000.00 from and within the Department of Water Operating Fund for the developm...
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